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Metallic Gold Cardigan

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Cardigan Jacket Dress 38
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Cardigan Jacket Dress 38

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Cardigan Jacket Dress 38

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

Missoni Crochet Knit Cardigan Wonderful gold metallic colors Missoni main label Simply slips on So versatile - combine it with any outfit or even wear as a dress with slip dress &...

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2010s Italian Cardigans

LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S

LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S Reference: NKLL/A00331 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2014 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Gold, Black ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

MARC JACOBS Size S Gold Nylon Metallic Knit Buttoned Cardigan
MARC JACOBS Size S Gold Nylon Metallic Knit Buttoned Cardigan

MARC JACOBS Size S Gold Nylon Metallic Knit Buttoned Cardigan

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS RUNWAY cardigan in a metallic gold tone nylon knit featuring a fishnet design, long sleeves, and button closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S

LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S Reference: NKLL/A00331 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2014 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Gold, Black ...

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2010s Italian Cardigans

STELLA MCCARTNEY metallic gold cotton RIBBED Cardigan Sweater 40 S
STELLA MCCARTNEY metallic gold cotton RIBBED Cardigan Sweater 40 S

STELLA MCCARTNEY metallic gold cotton RIBBED Cardigan Sweater 40 S

By Stella McCartney

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Stella McCartney metallic ribbed cardigan in gold cotton (100%). Opens with six golden buttons on the front.

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2010s Unknown Cardigans

rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS
rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS

rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS

By Gucci, Alessandro Michele

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS Reference: AAWC/A00626 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: Chinese New Year of Tiger Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

TWINSET 2024  metallic gold lurex mesh diamond open knit lace trim long cardigan
TWINSET 2024  metallic gold lurex mesh diamond open knit lace trim long cardigan

TWINSET 2024 metallic gold lurex mesh diamond open knit lace trim long cardigan

Located in Hong Kong, NT

TWINSET 2024 metallic gold lurex mesh diamond open knit lace trim long cardigan M Reference: DYTG/A00102 Brand: Twinset Model: 241TP3122 Collection: Spring/Summer 2024 Material: Vis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cardigans

MARNI 2010 gold metallic cable knit front grey contrast back cardigan IT40 S
MARNI 2010 gold metallic cable knit front grey contrast back cardigan IT40 S

MARNI 2010 gold metallic cable knit front grey contrast back cardigan IT40 S

By Marni

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MARNI 2010 gold metallic cable knit front grey contrast back cardigan IT40 S Reference: DYTG/A00100 Brand: Marni Collection: Winter Edition 2010 Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Gold,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

F/W 1992 Atelier Versace Gold Metallic Cable Knit Cardigan Sweater custom
F/W 1992 Atelier Versace Gold Metallic Cable Knit Cardigan Sweater custom

F/W 1992 Atelier Versace Gold Metallic Cable Knit Cardigan Sweater custom

By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Atelier Versace cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1992 collection features an all-over cable pattern in gold metallic thread.

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1990s Italian Cardigans

1960s Alfred Shaheen Gold Jersey Metallic Cheongsam 60s Dress and Cardigan Set

1960s Alfred Shaheen Gold Jersey Metallic Cheongsam 60s Dress and Cardigan Set

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 1960s ALFRED SHAHEEN goldm etallic jersey Cheongsam dress and cardigan ensemble! Classic Cheongsam silhouette, with gold knotted buttons at neck. Hidden metal zipper...

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1990's M Missoni Black and Gold Metallic Oversized Knit Cardigan
1990's M Missoni Black and Gold Metallic Oversized Knit Cardigan

1990's M Missoni Black and Gold Metallic Oversized Knit Cardigan

By Missoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Missoni Chevron stitch in black and metallic gold. Design is an oversized cardigan with two snap buttons.

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1990s Tunisian Cardigans

Missoni black & gold metallic cardigan
Missoni black & gold metallic cardigan

Missoni black & gold metallic cardigan

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

This Missoni knit cardigan are in colors of black and gold, along with metallic highlights.

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1980s Italian Cardigans

RALPH LAUREN Size L Gold Metallic Knit Belted Cardigan
RALPH LAUREN Size L Gold Metallic Knit Belted Cardigan

RALPH LAUREN Size L Gold Metallic Knit Belted Cardigan

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

RALPH LAUREN BLUE LABEL cardigan in a metallic gold rayon blend knit featuring a shawl collar, two patch pockets, and open front with belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

Celine Paris Gold Metallic Italian Knit Cardigan c 1990s
Celine Paris Gold Metallic Italian Knit Cardigan c 1990s

Celine Paris Gold Metallic Italian Knit Cardigan c 1990s

By Celine

Located in University City, MO

Celine Paris Gold metallic Italian knit cardigan Size 38 The stylish gold metallic knit cardigan is adorned with five gilt metal buttons each inscribed Celine The gold metallic kn...

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1990s Italian Cardigans

rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS
rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS

rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare GUCCI Limited oriental tiger metallic gold lurex GG button cardigan XXS Reference: AAWC/A00626 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: Chinese New Year of Tiger Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

VALENTINO 2022 Rockstud Manifesto Bandana gold orange metallic lurex cardigan XS
VALENTINO 2022 Rockstud Manifesto Bandana gold orange metallic lurex cardigan XS

VALENTINO 2022 Rockstud Manifesto Bandana gold orange metallic lurex cardigan XS

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO 2022 Rockstud Manifesto Bandana gold orange metallic lurex cardigan XS Reference: AAWC/A01307 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2022 - Runway Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Moschino Cheap and Chic Metallic Crochet Cropped Cardigan
Moschino Cheap and Chic Metallic Crochet Cropped Cardigan

Moschino Cheap and Chic Metallic Crochet Cropped Cardigan

By Moschino

Located in Oakland, CA

Moschino Cheap and Chic colorful cropped bolero jacket/cardigan. Metallic gold, fuschia, mustard yellow, green and blue.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M
CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M

CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00009 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Gold, Black Pattern: Abs...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M
CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M

CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00009 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Gold, Black Pattern: Abs...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

MARC JACOBS Size L Runway 2018 Gold Nylon Metallic Knit Mesh Cardigan
MARC JACOBS Size L Runway 2018 Gold Nylon Metallic Knit Mesh Cardigan

MARC JACOBS Size L Runway 2018 Gold Nylon Metallic Knit Mesh Cardigan

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS Runway 2018 cardigan in a metallic gold tone nylon blend knit featuring an open knit style, V-neck, and button closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

VERSACE  Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS
VERSACE  Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS

VERSACE Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00628 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Viscose, Polyester Color:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

VERSACE Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS
VERSACE Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS

VERSACE Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS

By Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE Barocco Tribute gold metallic lurex knit Medusa button cardigan IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00628 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Viscose, Polyester Color: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL Size S Gold Metallic Cable Knit Zip Mock Neck Cardigan
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL Size S Gold Metallic Cable Knit Zip Mock Neck Cardigan

RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL Size S Gold Metallic Cable Knit Zip Mock Neck Cardigan

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous BLACK LABEL by RALPH LAUREN sweater jacket. This style comes in a metallic gold sparkle Lurex cable knit and features a tall collar, frontal pockets, ribbed bands, and "RL" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

Anne Klein chunky gold metallic knit cardigan sweater 1990s
Anne Klein chunky gold metallic knit cardigan sweater 1990s

Anne Klein chunky gold metallic knit cardigan sweater 1990s

By Anne Klein

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Anne Klein chunky oversize gold metallic knit cardigan sweater from the 1990s.

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1990s American Cardigans

Krizia Maglia 1990s Metallic Gold Beaded Cardigan Sweater Top
Krizia Maglia 1990s Metallic Gold Beaded Cardigan Sweater Top

Krizia Maglia 1990s Metallic Gold Beaded Cardigan Sweater Top

By Krizia

Located in Sparks, NV

Unlined. Front button closure. 75% viscose, 13% polyester, 12% polymide. Made in Italy. Marked size 44. Estimated size small. Bust: 30-34" Waist: 25-30" Total Length: 21.5"

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1990s Italian Cardigans

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Gold Metallic Ribbed Cardigan 90s Sweater
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Gold Metallic Ribbed Cardigan 90s Sweater

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Gold Metallic Ribbed Cardigan 90s Sweater

By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic 90s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC gold metallic ribbed cardigan! Such a great twist on the classic cardigan!

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1990s Italian Cardigans

RALPH LAUREN Size L Metallic Gold Silk Blend Draped Bolero Cardigan
RALPH LAUREN Size L Metallic Gold Silk Blend Draped Bolero Cardigan

RALPH LAUREN Size L Metallic Gold Silk Blend Draped Bolero Cardigan

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL cardigan comes in a metallic gold silk blend sparkle knit and features an oversized draped shawl collar and open front.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size L Metallic Gold Mesh Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size L Metallic Gold Mesh Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size L Metallic Gold Mesh Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous open cardigan by RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION. This unique runway piece comes in an ultra metallic gold interlock mesh knit and features long sleeve and a shawl collar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Chanel 07P Gold Knit Cardigan Twin Set
Chanel 07P Gold Knit Cardigan Twin Set

Chanel 07P Gold Knit Cardigan Twin Set

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 2007 Spring gold metallic knit and sequined cardigan and matching top.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sweaters

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By Dolce & Gabbana

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Metallic Gold Cardigan For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary metallic gold cardigan for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, black and more. You’re likely to find the perfect metallic gold cardigan among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Missoni, Gucci and Balmain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metallic Gold Cardigan?

On average, a metallic gold cardigan on 1stDibs sells for $645, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $6,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Sweaters for You

The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.

In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.

A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.

Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.

A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?

It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.

Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.

Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.

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